Research Scientist 3 (Biostatistics)

The incumbent will serve as the Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System (PedNSS) Coordinator and will have oversight of nutrition surveillance and tracking of priority indicators through PedNSS, Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance System (PNSS), and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The PedNSS Research Scientist 3 will also undertake data analyses that support the Division's Performance Measurement projects as well as those analyses that track progress towards the Department's Prevention Agenda Goals. The incumbent will use effective leadership and sound decision-making to conduct evaluation studies and statistical analyses that address emerging data needs in the NYS WIC program and will disseminate results using scientific manuscripts, written reports and oral presentations to reach both professional and lay audiences. The Research Scientist 3 will write grant proposals and conduct original research using PedNSS data to generate new or actionable knowledge for enhancing the delivery of nutrition assistance programs and related nutritional and behavioral outcomes among program participants. The incumbent will also take an active role in the mentorship and training of junior research staff and graduate interns. The incumbent will also perform other duties as needed, including the review of external research study protocols and coordinating external data requests.

Grade 25: Bachelor's degree in biostatistics, engineering, epidemiology, mathematics, public health, statistics, or a related field and four years of post-degree professional research experience in that field; OR a master’s degree in one of the above degree fields and three years of such experience; OR a Doctorate in one of the above degree fields and one year of such experience.

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

Candidates, when applying, please indicate how you possess a full scope of professional research experience that includes problem exploration, definition, and formulation; planning research approaches and step sequences; conducting experiments or studies, including data collection and processing; interpreting findings, involving classification, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of data; predictive model development; and reporting findings.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference GV/RS3/22397 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, GV/RS3/22397, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $96,336.00 - $121,413.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $96,336 - $121,413